Sqrim Cloth

[JG]

Anyone know what a sqrim ( or scrim ) cloth is? Is it the same as Tietex
fabric?

I would appreciate any information.

[Gary Waller]

Scrim can be a word used in theatre and film production, something to do
with lighting. If is in the context of sculpting, it probably means the
coarse weave "burlap" used to reinforce plaster. It is usually bought new on
the roll, because if you buy or use old sacks, they can sometimes be oily.
The squares should be larger than what is normal in sacking (about 1/4
inch). Other old words you might run across are hessian, canvas (English),
and jute. In my part of the world it is called burlap, and it is very handy
to have around in plastering. Try a search "fibrous plaster" - actually
patented by the French in the early 1900's. There is also a fiber glass
square mesh from plaster/stucco trade suppliers - very strong but quite
expensive

Tell us about Tietex - I do not know of this product.

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[Sculptingman]

> Anyone know what a sqrim ( or scrim ) cloth is? Is it the same as Tietex
> fabric?
>

Here is all I know about scrim cloth- ( I've never heard of tietex )
I first came across the term in the theatre.
A scrim is a type of neutrally colored fabric that can be hung or
draped on a flat or across the background of a stage when you need an
area that the audience can not focus on and determine depth- its
interesting quality is that it appears to be the color of whatever
color light you shine on it. For- example- as you fade from a blue gel
thru red and orange and fade to black on the scrim you can create a
convincing illusion of a sky at sunset.

Later- in a moldshop setting-I heard some folks refer to "scrim" cloth
when they meant CHEESE CLOTH- which is a gauze like material
originally used to pack cheeses that start wet and allow the water to
freely drain out.
In moldmaking- cheese cloth is sometimes used to reinforce latex or
polysulfide brush on molds by embedding strips of cloth into the
rubber as you lay it up.

Is this what you are asking about?

Christopher

[JG]

Thanks for your replies, Gary and Chris.

Although my question is in reference to moldmaking application I found your
explanation on the theatre application most interesting. I had a short
stint as a volunteer stage hand when my daughter was taking ballet lessons
and I have first hand experience on this application but I did not know what
it was called then.

If I understand you both correctly, scrim cloth as it applies to moldmaking
is a term that refers to any loosely woven fabric used to reinforce any
moldmaking material such as polyester, polyurethane, polysulfides and
plaster. If this is the case then tietex is a kind of scrim cloth.

Tietex is a synthetic material ( either dacron or nylon, I am not sure, but
I will find out and post it ), open weave, much like fiberglass without the
skin irritation. It is used for reinforcing rigid and flexible molds as you
described. I will also try to find out if this can be used for the theatre
application.

Funny, after almost fifteen years in the moldmaking business, I have never
heard that term used before a customer asked me for it. We learn something
everyday.

Thanks again for your help.

Jing Gonzalez

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